COUNTY LIFE
Nocona area firefighters battle grass fire across 75 acres
On March 5 multiple northern Montague County fire units assisted Nocona Rural Volunteer Fire Department with a grass fire near 199 Salmon Road.
Fire Chief Rusty Henley said they responded at 9:09 a.m. and while enroute saw a large column of smoke and requested an additional fire call more units. The first truck arrived 11 minutes after the initial call and reported a fast moving fire in heavy fuel with multiple structure being threatened.
Weather conditions included winds in excess of 17 miles per hour with gusts topping 31 mph said Henley. There were eight brush trucks on scene, two tenders from Nocona Rural VFD, Nocona and Montague VFDs assisted, along with the Montague County precinct four dozer and a tractor. They were able to contain the blaze to about 75 acres.
The fire was called contained at 11:22 a.m. Henley said three homes and 12 other structures were directly threatened and save. None were lost. The fire was caused by arcing power lines.
Local libraries wrap up their children’s summer reading programs this week.
The Bowie Public Library brings the popular Creature Teacher with all their spectacular animals for the final event on July 23 at the Bowie Community Center.
The program begins at 10 am. The children also will receive their prize books for their summer logs.
The Nocona Public Library ends its program at 10 a.m. on July 24 at the H.J. Justin Building at 100 Clay Street. The program will be “Our Own Action Heroes -” Nocona fire, police and EMTs.
Top photo – Smokey Bear visiting Bowie last week at summer reading.
Rachel and Roger Whitaker gave this metal storage container a fresh look with this colorful mural at the Bowie Animal Shelter. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Swim lessons for youngsters of all ages were conducted the past two weeks at the city pool. It was a good place to be during this summer heat. See more photos in the weekend News. (Photos by Barbara Green)
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